Find out how popular the last name Davtyan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Davtyan.

Davtyan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Davtyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davtyan in America

Davtyan is the 33196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davtyan surname appeared 689 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Davtyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Davtyan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Davtyan

The surname DAVTYAN is of Armenian origin, originating from the Syunik region of modern-day Armenia. It dates back to the 9th century AD, during the peak of the Bagratuni dynasty's rule over Armenia.

DAVTYAN is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "davit," which means "judge" or "arbitrator." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals who held positions of authority and judgment within their communities.

One of the earliest known references to the DAVTYAN surname can be found in the Chronicles of Syunik, a historical manuscript written in the 10th century. The manuscript mentions a prominent figure named Davit Davtyan, who served as a local judge and mediator during the reign of King Smbat I.

In the 12th century, the DAVTYAN surname appeared in the records of the Monastery of Gladzor, an important religious and cultural center in the Syunik region. Several members of the DAVTYAN family were listed as benefactors and patrons of the monastery during this period.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the DAVTYAN surname was closely associated with the town of Goris, located in the Syunik region. The name often appeared in local records and documents related to the town's administration and legal matters.

Notable individuals with the DAVTYAN surname include:

1. Ashot Davtyan (1801-1879), an Armenian poet and writer known for his lyrical works celebrating Armenian culture and history.
2. Mariam Davtyan (1858-1925), a prominent Armenian educator who established several schools for girls in the regions of Syunik and Artsakh.
3. Harutyun Davtyan (1892-1972), an Armenian military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Artsakh during the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in the early 20th century.
4. Hovhannes Davtyan (1924-2006), an acclaimed Armenian sculptor whose works are displayed in galleries and public spaces across Armenia.
5. Anahit Davtyan (born 1961), a renowned Armenian singer and performer who has contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of traditional Armenian folk music.

While the DAVTYAN surname has its roots in the Syunik region, it has since spread across Armenia and can be found among Armenian communities worldwide. The name continues to hold historical and cultural significance, reflecting the legacy of its bearers as respected figures within Armenian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davtyan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Davtyan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Davtyan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Davtyan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Davtyan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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